MAIDENHAIR TREE
\mˈe͡ɪdənhˌe͡ə tɹˈiː], \mˈeɪdənhˌeə tɹˈiː], \m_ˈeɪ_d_ə_n_h_ˌeə t_ɹ_ˈiː]\
Definitions of MAIDENHAIR TREE
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deciduous dioecious Chinese tree having fan-shaped leaves and fleshy yellow seeds; exists almost exclusively in cultivation especially as an ornamental street tree
By Princeton University
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